Free Family Night: Black History Month Series

Free Family Night: Black History Month Series

Come join us during Free Family Night to celebrate the African American spirit by participating in activities and exploring African cultures and traditions! Dates/Times vary. Click for details!

Event Date
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Event Date
Thu
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Thu
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26
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Event Time
5:00 pm
8:00 pm
5:00 pm
8:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
Free
Location
Accessibility
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About the Event

Come join us during Free Family Night to celebrate the African American spirit by participating in exciting activities, exploring African cultures and traditions, learning about significant periods in history and engaging in stories about courage, survival, and resilience.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Feb. 5, 2026

The Rad Hip Hop Show by RADCrew Productions: Experience the RAD HipHop Show—a high-energy, interactive performance that empowers youth to build healthier habits through dance and daily movement.

When: At 6:30 pm in Brown Auditorium

Fearless Trailblazer: Ruby Bridges: Celebrate Black History Month by creating your own Williams Franz Elementary School while learning about Ruby Bridges’ brave role in the Civil Rights Movement.

When: From 5-8 pm in Kids' Hall

Feb. 12, 2026

Joy of Djembe Drumming: Experience the powerful rhythms of the Joy of Djembe Drumming Ensemble as they bring the ancient traditions of West African drumming to life, celebrating community, healing, and the unifying power of music.

When: At 6:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

Diversity Hearts: Celebrate diversity by creating a woven paper heart that showcases the beauty of our unique skin colors and backgrounds.

When: From 5-8 pm in Kids' Hall

Feb. 19, 2026

African Dance Workshop by Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company: Experience African Dance Fusion with Ren Hall, blending traditional and contemporary African dance through rhythm, movement and choreography.

When: At 6:30 pm in Brown Auditorium

Fearless Trailblazers: John Brown & Harriet Tubman: Create a popsicle stick craft inspired by abolitionists like Harriet Tubman and John Brown, while learning about their courage and the fight to end slavery.

When: From 5-8 pm in Kids' Hall

Feb. 26, 2026

African Rhythms & Spirituals by Joseph Dixon: Explore the history and meanings behind these songs, learning how rivers, locomotives, and the Big Dipper symbolized freedom.  

When: At 6:30 pm in Brown Auditorium

Hair Love!: Design and style characters in this craft activity and explore the beauty of different natural hair types.

When: From 5-8 pm in Kids' Hall
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Event Date
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Event Date
Thu
Feb
5
-  
Thu
Feb
26
2026
Event Time
5:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
5:00 pm
8:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
Free
Location
Disability Accessibility
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Thank You to Our Event Partner
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